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VENTING VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust hoods: ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Recommended Styles: Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting. Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Recommended Styles: Good Better 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent ■■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be used. ■■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors. ■■ The total length should not exceed 73/4 ft. (2.4 m). ■■ The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in the "Vent System Charts." NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System Chart and, if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to seal all joints. ■■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape. Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For more information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your "Quick Reference Guide." 16

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16
VENTING
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
4"
(102 mm)
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
■
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
may be used.
■
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent:
■
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent:
(Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
■
Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
■
Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may
result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
■
The total length should not exceed 7
3
/
4
ft. (2.4 m).
■
The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in
the overall vent system design as shown in the “Vent
System Charts.”
NOTE:
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from
entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood
is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents
with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System
Chart and, if necessary, modify existing vent system to
achieve best drying performance.
Exhaust hoods:
■
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).
Recommended Styles:
Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Acceptable Style:
Elbows:
■
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Recommended Styles:
Good
Better
Clamps:
■
Use clamps to seal all joints.
■
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For more
information, see “Assistance or Service” section in your “Quick
Reference Guide.”